Banana

Date

Banana and Date

Banana

Date

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

22.80 g75.03 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.60 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.20 g63.35 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.10 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg75.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

9.80 mg6.30 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.30 g0.39 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

358.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.30 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

27.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.20 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

22.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.30 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.21 mg

0 2

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Selenium

1.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

46.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

36.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

74.90 g20.53 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g1.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal282.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal282.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal282.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal290.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal461.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical

Tropical

Season

All seasons

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Yellow

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Brown

Shape

Curving Cylinder

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Papua New Guinea

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

5.5-78-10

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Hot, Warm

Facts

Facts about

As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
Bananas float in water.
There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

India

Egypt

Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

Europe

India

Top Exporter

Ecuador

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Phoenix dactylifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Arecidae

Order

Zingiberales

Arecales

Family

Musaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Musa

Phoenix

Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Banana

Palm

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Difference Between Banana and Date

We might think that Banana and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Date is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Date with peel is 95.29 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Date belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Date is Zingiberales and Arecales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.